Simon Ives
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Simon Ives (1600 - 1662) was an English composer
and organist
who was active in the court of Charles I of England
. He composed many pastoral dialogues, partsongs, glees, and works for organ. He also composed music for the theatre.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
who was active in the court of Charles I of England
Charles I of England
Charles I was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England, attempting to obtain royal revenue whilst Parliament sought to curb his Royal prerogative which Charles...
. He composed many pastoral dialogues, partsongs, glees, and works for organ. He also composed music for the theatre.